Chapter 963: Slaying the Foe
Chapter 963: Slaying the Foe
"It's truly tempting, but unfortunately, I don't want to be anyone's son. . ."
Fang Xi let out a long sigh.
Although this method of accumulating merit was highly creative and very likely to succeed.
Once successful, his destiny in this world would be so profound that no one else could even compare; he'd pick up magical treasures just by stepping outside, or even become a massive merit bomb, so much so that no senior expert, whether from orthodox or demonic paths, would dare to lay a hand on him.
He could be said to slay gods if gods blocked his path, and Buddhas if Buddhas blocked his path!
If he found someone displeasing, he could hang himself at their sect's mountain gate, which would absolutely ruin their sect's merit and geomantic luck, disgusting them to death!
Of course, hanging himself wouldn't incur deep karmic ties. It would be better to first find a way to conceal his merit, and then, during a sword duel, pretend to be accidentally killed. This would guarantee that even a common sect like the Shushan School would be utterly disgraced, covered in blood from head to toe, with every single disciple, from the sect master to the lowest-ranked, losing their good karma and being cast into reincarnation, unable to atone for their sins for hundreds of lifetimes, even as pigs, dogs, insects, or worms!
Even their ancestors who had long ascended to the heavens would be implicated, suffering a heavy blow to their reputation!
"Just thinking about it makes me a little excited, but unfortunately, it's a bit too shameless. . ."
"Anyway, my lifespan is infinite, and I have plenty of time. Whatever I desire, I can always obtain it if I spend a little more time. There's no need to rush, and certainly no need to expose myself and the All-Heavens Precious Mirror!"
Exposing his true self was actually irrelevant, as it was merely an External Avatar after all.
But for his greatest cheat, Fang Xi remained extremely cautious, keeping this merit-accumulation plan and his evangelizing plan as two backup options.
He would only bring them out to "reason" with someone who, unaware of their impending doom, insisted on causing him trouble and proved difficult to defeat.
At this moment, with a quick calculation, he pinpointed Lei Juexin's hiding place. He immediately smiled faintly, transforming into a streak of sword light, and pursued.
If it were a senior expert from an orthodox Xuanmen sect, they would naturally calculate the exact day their enemy would be shrouded in ill fortune and facing tribulation, then refine corresponding magical treasures or find counteracting spells, gather a few trusted friends, and then go to their door to launch an assault. Such an endeavor would undoubtedly be divinely assisted and foolproof.
But Fang Xi had already entered the unorthodox path.
For rogue cultivators of the unorthodox path, it was all about courage and fierce struggle, where the strong prevailed, embodying the law of the jungle to its fullest.
He quite liked letting his flying sword do the talking, too.
...
Below Boundless Mountain.
A group of martial arts heroes, directing large numbers of their disciples, cleared a nearby forest, building a camp that clearly had the bearing of a major sect.
Within the camp, several banners were planted, bearing patterns of thunder and lightning bolts along with flying stars, which were the symbols of the Six Star Gate.
As the hosts of this place, the Six Star Gate had truly sent out all their elites this time.
Not only had Deputy Sect Master 'Lei Hong' and several inner-sect elders of the Lei family arrived in person, but there were also Grandmaster-level figures from outside the family like 'Fierce Heart Divine Ape' Gong Lie.
Among the younger generation, there were even youthful prodigies like Lei Jie and Lei Yuming.
Lei Juexin was not one of the sect's 'Twin Lei', and was quite inconspicuous.
He had an ordinary appearance, with a gloomy air in his brows and eyes, as if he were perpetually dejected. He preferred to keep his head bowed low, seemingly deferential to everyone.
Only when he was alone, upon raising his head, could one see those eyes, glinting with a cold light, as cunning as a wolf's.
'Thunderfire. . . Is that so impressive? '
'You've already been afflicted by my 'Seven Absolutes Heart-Corroding Poison', and will absolutely not live beyond seven days. If you exert your cultivation too much, you will surely die on the arena stage. . . '
Lei Juexin secretly plotted.
Ever since the old sect master of the Six Star Gate died, the Lei family had wanted to push Lei Jie into power, making numerous arrangements.
This time, they even resorted to ruthless methods, removing or hindering some young heroes from participating in the martial arts assembly.
At that time, restrictions would definitely be proposed at the assembly, requiring the selection of a young hero.
Once Lei Jie died in the arena, he could then turn the tide, appearing as a savior.
Ultimately, everything Lei Jie had would become a wedding dress for him.
Just as Lei Juexin was envisioning his future, an inexplicable panic seized his heart.
Suddenly, a sound like tearing silk came from the sky!
"Where is Lei Juexin?"
A young voice, coming from an extreme distance, traversed over ten li, audible throughout the entire camp!
Above the firmament, a sword light, neither fully green nor fully black, descended, revealing Fang Xi's figure.
He asked nothing else, looking directly at Lei Juexin.
"Flying with a sword, a Sword Immortal!"
Deputy Sect Master Lei Hong, whose face was purplish-red, a burly, bearded man, seeing this scene, immediately cupped his fist in salute: "Greetings, Immortal. . ."
"Immortal?"
Lei Jie was originally a famous young hero in Shu, but upon seeing Fang Xi, he felt a sense of inferiority.
"Lei Juexin? Why would a Sword Immortal be looking for Lei Juexin?"
"Could it be that this person has caught the Sword Immortal's eye, and he wishes to take him as a disciple?"
"Could it be that he offended the Sword Immortal and is now being sought out?"
"This Immortal looks somewhat familiar to me; I vaguely feel a resemblance to 'A Sword in Shu'. . ."
. . . In an instant, the camp fell into chaos. Everyone stared at Lei Juexin, their eyes filled with a mix of jealousy, envy, hatred, and other emotions, vividly displaying the treachery of human hearts.'Fierce Heart Divine Ape' Gong Lie, a martial arts Grandmaster and a seasoned veteran, detected a cold killing intent in Fang Xi's tone. His heart jolted, and he bellowed, "Juexin? Why aren't you quickly coming out for this old man?"
Immediately, everyone in the camp fixed their gaze upon a meek-looking Lei family disciple.
"This junior, Lei Juexin, greets the Immortal! May the Immortal enjoy boundless prosperity and peace!"
Lei Juexin had no choice but to feign trembling as he stepped forward, performing a grand bow in worship.
Meanwhile, hidden within his sleeve, two peculiar Gu worms were being subtly propelled by his rudimentary magic, ready to be unleashed to harm his opponent as he bowed.
These two peculiar Gu worms, named'Qi-Devouring Gu', were the most potential Gu he had obtained from that Miao-unorthodox cultivator. The protective aura and baleful qi of ordinary cultivators simply couldn't stop them.
With a single pounce, they could bite through defenses, burrow into flesh, and gnaw at the internal organs, truly a vicious and malicious attack!
"Ant-like creatures, daring to scheme against me?"
Fang Xi sneered, raising his hand and releasing the 'Heavenly Demon Beheading Immortal Sword'!
A bluish-black sword light erupted with the force of startling thunder, transforming into a streak of silk. With a single sweep, Lei Juexin's head tumbled down.
Only then did the 'Qi-Devouring Gu' fly out from his sleeve. These Gu worms were thumb-sized, enveloped in a layer of strange energy, with two exceptionally vicious fangs.
After losing their master's control, their ferocity was instead stimulated. If left unchecked, they could devour the entire camp's martial artists after consuming Lei Juexin's blood and remains!
Moreover, these martial artists, with their robust blood and qi, would be a great tonic.
Once these two 'Qi-Devouring Gu' consumed such abundant blood-food, their malevolent power would escalate further, creating even more carnage.
At that point, a large portion of this evil karma would fall upon Fang Xi!
Although he was from the unorthodox path, he would absolutely not accept such dirty water. He immediately flicked his sleeve, and a golden rainbow shot out, with myriad colorful talismans linking within it—it was precisely the magic of 'Earthly Palace Primordial Truth'.
This magical power was vast and boundless, transforming into a net that confined the two 'Qi-Devouring Gu'. With a swirl of five elements and five colors, a stream of 'Bing-Ding True Fire' emerged, instantly refining the two Gu worms into ashes!
After completing all this, Fang Xi sneered once more, transforming into a streak of sword light and departing.
From the moment he descended with his sword light to his departure after the killing, only a brief moment had passed.
And the Six Star Gate, even as the foremost martial arts sect in Shu, with several martial arts grandmasters and even a Grandmaster residing within, could only watch helplessly.
Cold sweat beaded on Lei Hong's forehead: 'This person is unpredictable, killing at the slightest provocation, truly an unorthodox Sword Immortal. . . I wonder how Juexin offended him. '
Just then, he saw several Lei family elders rushing forward like madmen, tearing open Lei Juexin's clothes, their eyes bloodshot, muttering, "No. . . How can it be gone?"
"The antidote. . . Where is the antidote?"
Their voices were so piercing, they truly sent shivers down one's spine.
"What are you doing? " Lei Hong and Gong Lie exchanged glances, vaguely sensing a colossal conspiracy at play.
...
"No matter how long you endured humiliation and plotted. . . with a single sword strike, all your grand ambitions and schemes turn to dust!"
With a single sword strike, Fang Xi had slain his enemy, and his heart swelled with satisfaction.
To travel freely with a sword, slaying a foe in ten steps and leaving no trace for a thousand li, was originally one of life's great joys.
And cultivators likewise valued a clear and unobstructed mind.
At this moment, he controlled his sword light, flying deep into Boundless Mountain.
This place, deep within the mountains and old forests, was free from the interference of worldly dust and mortal qi, greatly benefiting his qi absorption cultivation.
He precisely located a spot, landed on a mountaintop, found a cave, casually set up a Five Elements restriction, and began meditating and refining qi.
This mountain range was vast, and the various Heavenly and Earthly Yuan Qi here were more active, which was beneficial for his cultivation.
Fang Xi was no longer like those powerful cultivators of the orthodox path or the reclusive old monsters of Buddhist Zen sects,
who could do the opposite, merely mingling in the mortal world, playing in the dust, yet still advancing their Dao cultivation.
He was currently still in the foundational stage, so it was naturally better for his foundation to be as solid as possible.
Cultivators at the Sword Immortal stage often found their gap widening significantly.
Among them were both the substandard cultivators of various unorthodox factions, and also ruthless characters from orthodox Xuanmen sects who had cultivated for generations, possessing immensely profound magic, wielding ancient treasures, and even daring to clash with Loose Immortals!
Most cultivators spent their entire lives lingering within this realm.
Even common disciples of orthodox Xuanmen sects, or those with superior foundations among the unorthodox, would have to waste several lifetimes, often only then managing to cross over and achieve the Loose Immortal attainment.
A cultivator's lifetime was much longer than an ordinary person's; it often meant hundreds of years of arduous cultivation.
Adding several more reincarnations, in order to attain Loose Immortality, it often required thousands of years!
Some even went through ten reincarnations without seeing a shred of hope of refining a Nascent Soul!
Moreover, the more times they reincarnated, the harder it became to break through the 'mystery of the womb' and awaken past-life wisdom, or perhaps in a certain life, they would make a misstep, losing their primordial Yin or Yang, forever losing hope for a superior attainment. Their cultivation aptitude and opportunities in the next life might even be worse. . . ultimately becoming ordinary and sinking into the mundane world!
Even most disciples of orthodox Xuanmen sects ended up this way!
Those who could achieve true enlightenment were, in the end, few and far between.
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